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AmBank Group backs Weststar Aviation Services with RM2 billion financing to accelerate expansion

AmBank Group, through AmBank Islamic Berhad, has granted RM2 billion financing to Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd. This marks a significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s aviation transportation infrastructure while supporting industries that are vital to the country’s economic development.The financing is part of a syndicated financing facility, to support Weststar’s helicopter fleet expansion, strengthen working…

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Strengthening Operational Alignment with TUDM

Effective collaboration is built on understanding, trust, and shared standards. Guided by this principle, our Kota Bharu and Kuching bases continue to deepen their working relationship with Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) through meaningful engagement. At Gong Kedak, an official visit to Squadron 12 (Sukhoi), TUDM provided valuable exposure to the squadron’s operational readiness and…

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Meet The Team – Noor Azizah

Meet Noor Azizah Binti Anuar, a Protégé currently serving as a Radio Operator (NE3) within the Flight Operations department at Weststar Aviation Services. She joined the organisation with a clear objective — to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a fast-paced and high-performance aviation environment. Inspired by Weststar Aviation Services’ strong culture of safety, quality, and…

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The Community Empowerment Through Napier Grass Plantation Initiative Supported by Weststar Aviation Services

Weststar Aviation Services has partnered with Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah (KETENGAH) and Yayasan Diraja Sultan Mizan to support the Napier Grass Plantation Projects, a community-based initiative aimed at creating sustainable income opportunities for rural farmers in Terengganu. The Partnership was formalized with Weststar Aviation Services represented by Ahmad Rashide Mustap, Head of Business…

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The 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining and Business Forum 2025 Strengthens Weststar GAP Aviation LDA’s Presence in Timor-Leste

Weststar GAP Aviation LDA was proud to participate in the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining, and Business Forum 2025, held from 24th to 26th November at JL World Dili, Timor-Leste. The forum is a key national platform that brings together government leaders, investors, and industry stakeholders to discuss Timor-Leste's strategic priorities in energy, mining, and economic…

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Weststar Aviation Showcases Protégé Programme 2026 at the Festival of Ideas

Weststar Aviation proudly took part in the Festival of Ideas held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), in collaboration with Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). The event served as an excellent platform for the company to introduce the Protégé Programme 2026, an initiative designed to nurture young talents and provide them with a pathway into the dynamic world…

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A Commitment to Growth and Professionalism: Spotlight on João Octavio dos Reis Costa

Since joining Weststar GAP Aviation in May 2025, João Octavio dos Reis Costa has played an essential role in strengthening the company’s operations in Timor Leste. Over the months, he has become a dependable figure within the team, contributing to smoother workflows, clearer communication, and enhanced coordination across departments. João began his journey at Weststar with a…

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MBSB pengatur utama bersama pembiayaan RM4.8 bilion kepada Weststar Group

SUBANG: MBSB Bhd dilantik sebagai pengatur utama bersama bagi kemudahan pembiayaan bersindiket Islam bernilai RM4.8 bilion yang disediakan kepada The Weststar Group.  Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan MBSB, Rafe Haneef, berkata, selain menjadi pengatur utama bersama melalui MBSB Investment Bank (MBSB IB), kumpulan juga menjadi pembiaya terbesar sebanyak RM1.3 bilion daripada jumlah keseluruhan.  Beliau berkata, langkah…

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Weststar secures RM1.3b from MBSB for aviation expansion

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 3): Financial services firm MBSB Bhd (KL:MBSB) has committed RM1.3 billion to support the expansion of Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd (WASSB) — the aviation arm of The Weststar Group — through a landmark syndicated Islamic financing facility. The funding will support helicopter acquisitions, working capital, corporate purposes, and foreign exchange (forex)…

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